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Local Culture

The heart of a place is its people

Our stories delve into the rich cultural heritage of destinations around the world, exploring (traditional) lifestyles, art, history, architecture, and more. From (folk) history and quaint village traditions to majestic landmarks, we uncover the essence of a place and its people, revealing the intricacies of daily life, the beauty of local customs, and the inspiration behind iconic works of art. Join us on a journey to discover the soul of a destination, and the people who bring it to life.

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Lágrimas por Granada

Tears for Granada

In the Footsteps of Al-Andalus

From cave hotels and Geopark badlands to olive mills, starlit observatories and the Alhambra itself, Tears for Granada follows Boabdil’s old kingdom across the Sierra Nevada, ending with flamenco in..
An off-road vehicle drives through a tunnel of wind-shaped eucalyptus trees on Kangaroo Island

South Australia: Island & Outback

Where evolution plays its crazy games in a small space

Adelaide is green, friendly and easy to navigate - then the other Australia begins. On Kangaroo Island an egg-laying mammal waddles through the leaf litter, in the Clare Valley a..
A hiker stands on bare rock before a sea of clouds from which the snow-covered peaks of the Cariboo Mountains rise

Up and down in Canada’s west

By helicopter onto the ridge, by rope down into the mountain

Alberta is famous for its vastness and hides the best just below the surface: white buffalo at Métis Crossing, a forest starting over after the fire, a mountain that has..
Kayakers paddle down the Gauja River in Latvia’s Gauja National Park, passing sandstone cliffs and lush forests. Photo by Frits Meyst.

Gauja National Park in Latvia

Where the Forest Still Breathes

You might very well call Gauja National Park, in the heart of Latvia, the oxygen-rich and spiritual soul of the country. Ancient beliefs are still alive, looming around every corner..
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137 Pillars House Chiang Mai

Colonial Heritage, Timeless Elegance

Cup of tea in hand, seated on the shaded veranda of the main house, you rest against the very pillars that gave this place its name. Welcome to heritage reborn..
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Where Snow, Soil and Family Meet

SkiWelt Wilder Kaiser

When I check into The Social Hub’s Lavagnini in Florence, I don’t just drop my bag in a room; I drop myself into a living organism. It’s a community in..
Florence, Lavignini rooftop bar.

Hanging with the locals in Florence

Florence from the inside out

When I check into The Social Hub’s Lavagnini in Florence, I don’t just drop my bag in a room; I drop myself into a living organism. It’s a community in..
Victorian homes line a tree-lined street in spring, with blooming pink trees and lush green foliage.

5 Lesser-Known Cities in the American South

From bourbon and blues to civil rights and Route 66

The American South is full of big-name cities, but the real discoveries lie just beyond them. Sip bourbon in Louisville, trace country music to its birthplace in Bristol, walk the..
Casa Leonardo, a rural tourism establishment in Senterada, Spain, run by Mireia Font, blending sustainable tourism with local traditions and flavors.

Ecotourism in Catalonia

The story of Mireia Font and Casa Leonardo

Casa Leonardo, in the Catalan Pre-Pyrenees, is a benchmark for Ecotourism in Catalonia. Set in the village of Senterada, it offers slow travel, local food, mountain hikes and authentic encounters..
A hiker walks past a rustic building in the Val d’Aran, Pyrenees, Spain, on a bear observation tour in October 2025.

Experience the Pyrenees of Catalonia

Music, Bears and Stars in Alt Pirineu Natural Park

If you are looking for travel experiences in Catalonia, you will be spoilt for choice. We have sought out some that offer a lesser-known but more intimate and special side..
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